2021 Recalls
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2021 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 5,168 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2021. That represents about 5.08% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 14.2 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 104 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2021.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 17 critical, 33 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 37 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), NHTSA (8), CPSC (4), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2021 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
INLIVEN CRT-P, Model Numbers: a) V284 b) V285 c) W274 d) W275 (added 7/15/2021)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Avanti¿+ Catheter Sheath Introducer - Product Usage: Is indicated for use in arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of in…
Cordis Corporation
1.5T SIGNA HDxt (HD28) MR System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
Arrow Bipolar Balloon Electrode Catheter 5 Fr. 105 cm, Product Code: AI-07154 - Product Usage: intended for temporary use in electrophysiology studi…
Arrow International Inc
Arrow Temporary Pacing Catheter/Introducer Kit 5Fr. pacing catheter 6 Fr. introducer Product Code: AI-07155-IK - Product Usage: intended for tempor…
Arrow International Inc
PC Application Software c4D as part of the device Catalyst: SP-002 Software PA-003 version 6.1.1 and 6.1.0
C-RAD POSITIONING AB
Discovery MR450 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
INTUA CRT-P, Model Numbers: a) V272 b) V273 c) W273
Boston Scientific Corporation
INGENIO DR EL (pacemakers), Model Numbers: a) J174 b) J177 c) K174 (added 7/15/2021) d) K184 (added 7/15/2021) e) K187 (added 7/15/2021)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hang&Go (kit for hyperthermic perfusion), Reference Code R9900120
RanD S.r.l.
SIGNA MR380, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
SIGNA MR355, SIGNA MR360, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
Canon Vantage Titan 3T, Premium Open-Bore MRI System, REF: MRT-3010 - Product Usage: use as a diagnostic imaging modality that produces cross-section…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
ADVANTIO DR EL (pacemaker), Model Numbers: a) J064 b) J067 c) K064 (added 7/15/2021) d) K084 (added 7/15/2021) e) K087 (added 7/15/2021)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Toshiba Vantage Tiitan 1.5T with Standard gradient, Premium Open-Bore MRI System, REF: MRT-1504 - Product Usage: use as a diagnostic imaging modality…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
INVIVE CRT-P, Model Numbers: a) V172 b) V173 c) V182 d) V183 e) W172 f) W173
Boston Scientific Corporation
Optima MR450w 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
Canon Vantage Tiitan 1.5T, Premium Open-Bore MRI System, REF: MRT-1510 - Product Usage: use as a diagnostic imaging modality that produces cross-sect…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Discovery MR750 3.0T - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Philips Respironics E30 with Humidifier, Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use; Product Numbers DSX9999H11, INX9999H19, RI…
Philips Respironics, Inc.
VITALIO DR EL (pacemaker), Model Numbers: a) J274 b) J277 c) K274 (added 7/15/2021) d) K277 (added 7/15/2021) e) K284 (added 7/15/2021) f) K287 (add…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Medtronic LINQ II Model Number # LNQ22 Insertable Cardiac Monitor Sterile EO Rx Only
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
SystemOne (Q-Series), DreamStation, DreamStation Go, Dorma 400, Dorma 500, REMstar SE Auto Noncontinuous Ventilators The Philips Respironics E30 …
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Canon Vantage Galan 3T, REF: MRT-3020 - Product Usage: use as a diagnostic imaging modality that produces cross-sectional transaxial, coronal, sagitt…
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
A-Series BiPAP Hybrid A30 (not marketed in US), A-Series BiPAP V30 Auto Continuous Ventilator, Minimum Ventilatory Support, Facility Use
Philips Respironics, Inc.
SIGNA Creator, SIGNA Explorer, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
Ch24 round silicone catheter, Diameter: 8 mm, Perforated section: 230 mm, Total length: 600 mm, Reference Code R9900099. Thoracic/abdominal cavity d…
RanD S.r.l.
SIGNA Architect - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and shor…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Lingen SAMPLE Disposable Virus Sampling Kit pack, Item SAM ENI MTM-04, containing 2 tubes and 2 swabs/pack; and SAM ENI MTM04TUBE, containing 1 tube/…
Mercedes Medical, Inc.
DreamStation ASV, DreamStation ST, AVAPS, SystemOne ASV4, C-Series ASV, C-Series S/T and AVAPS, OmniLab Advanced+ Continuous Ventilator, Non-life Sup…
Philips Respironics, Inc.
SIGNA Pioneer - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short …
GE Healthcare, LLC
Unifine Pentips Plus, hypodermic needle - Product Usage: Pen needles with built in pen needle remover.
Owen Mumford USA, Inc.
Lingen Disposable Virus Sampling Kit, Item MTM-04, 40 tubes/box.
Mercedes Medical, Inc.
SIGNA Voyager, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Healthcare, LLC
American Outdoor Brands Recalls Caldwell Earmuffs with Rechargeable Lithium-Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard
NISSAN 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NISSAN
BMW,MINI,TOYOTA 2021: SEAT BELTS
BMW,MINI,TOYOTA
BENTLEY 2021: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
BENTLEY
KENWORTH 2022: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
KENWORTH
Real Flame Recalls Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Crate and Barrel (Recall Alert)
FORD 2013-2017: SUSPENSION:REAR
FORD
FORD 2020-2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FORD
LINCOLN 2020-2021: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR
LINCOLN
FORD 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FORD
Firebird Artisan Mills Gluten Free Organic Brown Rice Flour, Net Wt: 50 lb / 22.7 kg. 500 North St W., Harvey, ND 58341
FO-ND, LLC. (dba Firebird Artisan Mills)
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bo…
Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Beech-Nut brand Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal; NET WT. 8 OZ (227g); INGREDIENTS: Rice flour, sunflower lecithin; packaged in an 8oz plastic canister …
Beechnut Nutrition
Hatch Verde Salsa Medium Net Wt. 12 oz (340g) 6 jars per case packaged in clamshell container UPC Code: 810041591999
Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc.
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2021
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2021 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.